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an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty
Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.
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Recent Examples of glitches
The final show seemed to be marred by technical snafus, with stray sounds and glitches.
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Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
His reflection glitches like television static just for a moment in the mirror.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Those glitches were at the center of two fatal crashes early in the 737 Max service life.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 May 2026
On the drive to Laurie’s, her Bible audiobook glitches.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
In a farewell-for-now social-media post, the family-run restaurant recalled first-day system glitches that sent staff turning to calculators to figure out meal bills.
—Michael Deeds
updated May 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
Dementia wasn’t on anyone’s list of immediate concerns, and Rob reasons that stress may be behind these out-of-character glitches.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026
Some of Weitz’s glitches seem to sprout off the guitar arrangements, adding unnerving shadows.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
There were glitches and gaffes aplenty.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
His reflection glitches like television static just for a moment in the mirror.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Those glitches were at the center of two fatal crashes early in the 737 Max service life.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 May 2026
On the drive to Laurie’s, her Bible audiobook glitches.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
In a farewell-for-now social-media post, the family-run restaurant recalled first-day system glitches that sent staff turning to calculators to figure out meal bills.
—Michael Deeds
updated May 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
Dementia wasn’t on anyone’s list of immediate concerns, and Rob reasons that stress may be behind these out-of-character glitches.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026
Some of Weitz’s glitches seem to sprout off the guitar arrangements, adding unnerving shadows.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
There were glitches and gaffes aplenty.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitches
Noun
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Common travel regrets stem from preventable issues like poor planning, budget problems, and choosing the wrong companions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The inability to forgive was causing seismic problems in their lives.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Financial issues might come to a head today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The issues with Sunday’s votes stem from the voting devices delegates use.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Galeno made the save, but ate an open hand from Omos for his troubles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The center’s troubles may not be over yet.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026
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“Glitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitches. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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